The IDF carried out large-scale air strikes on strategic targets in Syria, destroying a significant portion of weapons and infrastructure. The operation, dubbed "Arrow of Bashan," was aimed at preventing Syrian weapons from falling into the hands of terrorist groups after the collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime.

According to IDF spokesman Avichai Adrai, the strikes, which involved air and naval forces, caused severe damage to the Syrian air defense system. More than 90% of the strategic surface-to-air missiles were destroyed, depriving Syria of a significant part of its defensive capabilities. The strikes also hit facilities associated with the development and production of Scud missiles, including key depots and research centers in the Homs and Damascus areas.

One of the central episodes of the operation was the destruction of the Syrian Air Force base at the T4 airfield, located north of Damascus. Two squadrons of the Syrian Air Force were disabled: Su-22 and Su-24. Coastal missiles, drones, cruise missiles, combat helicopters and other aircraft located in warehouses and bases were also destroyed.

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights confirmed that the strikes resulted in the complete destruction of a research center in Damascus affiliated with the Syrian Defense Ministry. The center played a major role in developing advanced weapons systems.

Israeli sources note that in recent weeks the IDF has conducted a comprehensive assessment of the situation in Syria and prepared a strike plan in advance aimed at destroying strategic weapons. The main goal was to prevent modern Syrian weapons from falling into the hands of radical groups.

Syria's air defense system, previously considered one of the most powerful in the region, has been significantly weakened by the strikes, which experts say gives Israel the opportunity to establish air dominance in the region.